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MBZ 6005

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6005
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 100,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 100,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and feules various places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2022 99,341 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferules,various places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undercarriage and componants heavily undersealed, not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion too vehicle and componants, not considered excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2020 97,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion too vehicle and componants, not considered excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,283 miles

tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,384 miles

headlamp beam colour does not seem standard white or yellow but something between the two

oil leak

underbonnet insulation deteriorated

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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MBZ 6005 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBZ 6005, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBZ 6005 registered?

MBZ 6005 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is MBZ 6005 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 6005 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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